Competition No: 2021-223

Position: Intake Worker

Salary: Based on Experience

Conditions: Contract

Department: Child and Family Services

Location: Winnipeg Outreach Office

Date Posted: February 23, 2021

Closing Date: 12:00 p.m. Wednesday March 31, 2021

HOW TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter along with all checks (stipulated below) to:

EMAIL: hr@peguiscfs.org     

FAX: (204) 632-7226     PHONE: (204) 632-5404

All applicants will be subject to satisfactory criminal records, child/adult abuse registry and prior contact checks. Please cite the competition number and position in the subject line when submitting by email or fax. We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. First Nation applicants are encouraged to self-identify as being of First Nations descent.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Peguis Child & Family Services is one of ten agencies within the Southern First Nations Network of Care mandated to provide programs and services to our people that protect our children, promote family wellness, and strengthen our community.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide child protection and family services to Peguis First Nation membership and to all other nations that may request our services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Peguis Child and Family Services require one INTAKE WORKER.  The worker will be responsible for providing a full range of Child Protection and Family Support Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree or Post-secondary degree in a related field is required.
• Registration with the Manitoba College of Social Workers required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the field of Child and Family Services or equivalent social services field.
• Strong assessment and knowledge in the SDM Assessment tools.
• Knowledge of the Manitoba Child and Family Services Act.
• Demonstrate organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional crisis intervention and risk assessment skills.
• Knowledge of collateral services / community resources and how to access are required.
• Proficiency in computers – specifically Access Database, Child and Family Services Information System and Intake Module System.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and a vehicle are required.
• First Nation applicants are encouraged to self-identify as being of First Nations descent
• Applicants must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check and a Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check